After almost a two-year wait, the last half of Yellowstone season 5 is here, marking the end of the critically acclaimed neo-Western series. Although the original series is wrapping up, Yellowstone will live on as the show has become a full-fledged franchise with numerous spinoff series. Those interested in catching up with the Yellowstone franchise can use our guide to find out how to stream the shows in chronological and release date order.
Taylor Sheridan and John Linson created Yellowstone in 2018. The series follows rancher John Dutton III (Kevin Costner) and his family, who own the largest ranch in Montana. Running the Dutton Yellowstone ranch isn’t easy as John struggles with complicated family dynamics, antics from corrupt land developers, and conflicts with bordering Indian reservations. Yellowstone earned critical acclaim for its performances, beautiful setting, and unique blend of a family drama and modern-day Western tale.
Yellowstone establishes John as a sixth-generation Dutton, meaning there is plenty of Dutton family history to delve into. As a result, the show already boasts two prequels that focus on older generations of the Dutton family. The first prequel was the miniseries 1883, which sees James Dillar Dutton (Tim McGraw), Margaret Dutton (Faith Hill), and their children join a wagon expedition led by Shea Brennan (Sam Elliott) and head to Montana post-Civil War. It earned praise for returning to the origins of the Dutton family ranch and offering viewers a true Western.
The second prequel is 1923, which premiered in 2022. As the title suggests, the show takes place in 1923. It follows James’ older brother, Jacob Dutton (Harrison Ford), and his wife, Cara Dutton (Helen Mirren), as they navigate Montana through the Prohibition and Great Depression while raising two of their nephews as their own. With powerful performances from Ford and Mirren and an interesting blend of family drama and history, 1923 secured a season 2 renewal.
A third prequel, 1944, is in development, although cast and plot details remain under wraps. Meanwhile, the first sequel series to Yellowstone is also in development. Initially titled 2024, the sequel series has been retitled The Madison. It will star Michelle Pfeiffer as Stacy Clyburn, a woman who moves with her family to Montana after losing her husband.
One more Yellowstone spinoff series is in development: 6666. The title appears to refer to the 6666 Ranch featured in Yellowstone. If set in the modern day, many expect the series will follow Jimmy Hurdstrom (Jefferson White), who left the Yellowstone ranch to work at 6666 in Texas. However, no cast or plot details have been confirmed.
How to watch the Yellowstone shows in order
It is recommended that viewers watch the series in release date order, starting with the original show. However, viewers can also watch the series in chronological order. So, one would watch the prequels before Yellowstone, followed by The Madison. The only show that doesn’t fit into the chronological order is 6666 since it’s unclear when it takes place. The chronological order for the Yellowstone shows is as follows:
- 1883
- 1923
- 1944
- Yellowstone
- The Madison
Where to watch the Yellowstone shows streaming online
Check out our list below for the release date order of the Yellowstone TV shows, which includes the anticipated release order of the shows still in development and where to watch them online in the U.S.!
